Places of interest in Spain-CASTELL D'ARO

Spain: one of the most beautiful places on earth. It is the country chosen by millions of tourists from all around the world as their holiday destination. They are attracted by its beautiful cities, architectural jewels, its beaches and clean waters, its breathtaking landscapes, and last but not least, by its monuments. Thousands of tourists choose Castell d'Aro as their holiday destination. Why is that? Castell d'Aro is something worth seeing at least once in a lifetime. Castell d'Aro is a small town, just a few kilometers away from the Mediterranean Sea, and it hosts a very busy place in Costa Brava: Platja d'Aro. The town is situated on the eastern coast of the valley of Aro and its jewel, the one that attracts the visitors in the area, is Platja d'Aro. This is a holiday resort that provides numerous leisure activities, as well as one of the most varied ranges of accommodation types in the province.

What can one do in Castell d'Aro?

Don't worry about boredom; you won't experience it while staying in Castell d'Aro. In fact, there are so many thing to do and so many places to visit, that it is best to make sure that your stay is long enough. It would be a pity to regret missing something while you were in Castell d'Aro.

First of all, it is a wonderful place for sunbathing and water-sports. You can practice sailing and scuba diving. Then, you should know that the town is a place of great historical importance for Spaniards. Vestiges show that the place has been discovered since prehistoric times, which means that the origins of Spain date back to that time period. You can visit the menhirs in Vallbanera to convince yourself in this respect. Then, if you wonder what a Roman bath looked like, just go to the Pla de Palol archeological site, dating back to the first century.

Another place of historical significance for the town, the one that actually gave its name to the town, is the Benedormiens Castle; built in the 9th century. Once you are done sightseeing, you can delight your senses with the best chicken and rabbit stews in Spain. You can order such dishes in any restaurant in Castell d'Aro.

Accommodation


When it comes to accommodation, choose a villa. The locals are very hard-working people; most of them have villas for rent which have been decorated in the traditional manner. You will definitely be impressed by them.